Volunteer: MFP Marion and Yamhill 2026PURPOSE As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: Increases access to healthy, nutritious food for all Oregonians;Builds resilience in the local food system;Provides consumers with up-to-date, research-based information on safe food storage, preparation, and preservation.JOB DUTIES Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: Serving as a resource in the local community or at the county Extension office by responding to requests for information and resources. Assisting OSU employees with instruction at community education events. Preparing, setting up, and staffing exhibits and displays to promote food preservation and safety in the community (e.g., fairs, shopping centers, farmers’ markets, produce stands, home shows). Assisting with MFP program communication through mass media and/or social media as needed. Testing pressure canner gauges for accuracy.QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES Successful completion of the MFP training course and receipt of the Certificate of Home Food Preservation.Commitment to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in the calendar year following the training course.Willingness to partner with OSU Extension Service staff in providing the public with up-to-date, safe food preservation/safety information. Commitment to follow and communicate OSU Extension Service food preservation/safety guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively with others, face-to-face, by telephone, or in writing. Willingness to ask questions of Extension faculty and acknowledge limitations when working with the public. Commitment to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from OSU Extension programs and services. Successful completion of a background check against the National Sex Offender Registry completed by the OSU Office of Human Resources.QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS All of the above requirements for trainees, plus:Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update.Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification.Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook.Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Closed-toe shoes, hair-restraints, and appropriate clothing required for all opportunities involving food preparation.All volunteer activities are subject to approval from the local coordinator.Program: Master Food Preserver PURPOSE As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: Increases access to healthy, nutritious food for all Oregonians;Builds resilience in the local food system;Provides consumers with up-to-date, research-based information on safe food storage, preparation, and preservation.JOB DUTIES Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: Serving as a resource in the local community or at the county Extension office by responding to requests for information and resources. Assisting OSU employees with instruction at community education events. Preparing, setting up, and staffing exhibits and displays to promote food preservation and safety in the community (e.g., fairs, shopping centers, farmers’ markets, produce stands, home shows). Assisting with MFP program communication through mass media and/or social media as needed. Testing pressure canner gauges for accuracy.QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES Successful completion of the MFP training course and receipt of the Certificate of Home Food Preservation.Commitment to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in the calendar year following the training course.Willingness to partner with OSU Extension Service staff in providing the public with up-to-date, safe food preservation/safety information. Commitment to follow and communicate OSU Extension Service food preservation/safety guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively with others, face-to-face, by telephone, or in writing. Willingness to ask questions of Extension faculty and acknowledge limitations when working with the public. Commitment to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from OSU Extension programs and services. Successful completion of a background check against the National Sex Offender Registry completed by the OSU Office of Human Resources.QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS All of the above requirements for trainees, plus:Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update.Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification.Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook.Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Closed-toe shoes, hair-restraints, and appropriate clothing required for all opportunities involving food preparation.All volunteer activities are subject to approval from the local coordinator.Program: Master Food Preserver Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 97301 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: MFP Douglas County 2026PURPOSE As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: Increases access to healthy, nutritious food for all Oregonians;Builds resilience in the local food system;Provides consumers with up-to-date, research-based information on safe food storage, preparation, and preservation.OPPORTUNITY DUTIES Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: Serving as a resource in the local community or at the county Extension office by responding to requests for information and resources. Assisting OSU employees with instruction at community education events. Preparing, setting up, and staffing exhibits and displays to promote food preservation and safety in the community (e.g., fairs, shopping centers, farmers’ markets, produce stands, home shows). Assisting with MFP program communication through mass media and/or social media as needed. Testing pressure canner gauges for accuracy.QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES Successful completion of the MFP training course and receipt of the Certificate of Home Food Preservation.Commitment to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in the calendar year following the training course.Willingness to partner with OSU Extension Service staff in providing the public with up-to-date, safe food preservation/safety information. Commitment to follow and communicate OSU Extension Service food preservation/safety guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively with others, face-to-face, by telephone, or in writing. Willingness to ask questions of Extension faculty and acknowledge limitations when working with the public. Commitment to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from OSU Extension programs and services. Successful completion of a background check against the National Sex Offender Registry completed by the OSU Office of Human Resources.QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS All of the above requirements for trainees, plus:Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update.Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification.Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook.Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Closed-toe shoes, hair-restraints, and appropriate clothing required for all opportunities involving food preparation.All volunteer activities are subject to approval from the local coordinator.Program: Master Food Preserver PURPOSE As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: Increases access to healthy, nutritious food for all Oregonians;Builds resilience in the local food system;Provides consumers with up-to-date, research-based information on safe food storage, preparation, and preservation.OPPORTUNITY DUTIES Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: Serving as a resource in the local community or at the county Extension office by responding to requests for information and resources. Assisting OSU employees with instruction at community education events. Preparing, setting up, and staffing exhibits and displays to promote food preservation and safety in the community (e.g., fairs, shopping centers, farmers’ markets, produce stands, home shows). Assisting with MFP program communication through mass media and/or social media as needed. Testing pressure canner gauges for accuracy.QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES Successful completion of the MFP training course and receipt of the Certificate of Home Food Preservation.Commitment to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in the calendar year following the training course.Willingness to partner with OSU Extension Service staff in providing the public with up-to-date, safe food preservation/safety information. Commitment to follow and communicate OSU Extension Service food preservation/safety guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively with others, face-to-face, by telephone, or in writing. Willingness to ask questions of Extension faculty and acknowledge limitations when working with the public. Commitment to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from OSU Extension programs and services. Successful completion of a background check against the National Sex Offender Registry completed by the OSU Office of Human Resources.QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS All of the above requirements for trainees, plus:Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update.Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification.Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook.Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Closed-toe shoes, hair-restraints, and appropriate clothing required for all opportunities involving food preparation.All volunteer activities are subject to approval from the local coordinator.Program: Master Food Preserver Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 97470 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: MFP Jackson County 2026PURPOSE As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: Increases access to healthy, nutritious food for all Oregonians;Builds resilience in the local food system;Provides consumers with up-to-date, research-based information on safe food storage, preparation, and preservation.DUTIES OF OPPORTUNITY Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: Serving as a resource in the local community or at the county Extension office by responding to requests for information and resources. Assisting OSU employees with instruction at community education events. Preparing, setting up, and staffing exhibits and displays to promote food preservation and safety in the community (e.g., fairs, shopping centers, farmers’ markets, produce stands, home shows). Assisting with MFP program communication through mass media and/or social media as needed. Testing pressure canner gauges for accuracy.QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES Successful completion of the MFP training course and receipt of the Certificate of Home Food Preservation.Commitment to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in the calendar year following the training course.Willingness to partner with OSU Extension Service staff in providing the public with up-to-date, safe food preservation/safety information. Commitment to follow and communicate OSU Extension Service food preservation/safety guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively with others, face-to-face, by telephone, or in writing. Willingness to ask questions of Extension faculty and acknowledge limitations when working with the public. Commitment to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from OSU Extension programs and services. Successful completion of a background check against the National Sex Offender Registry completed by the OSU Office of Human Resources.QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS All of the above requirements for trainees, plus:Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update.Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification.Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook.Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Closed-toe shoes, hair-restraints, and appropriate clothing required for all opportunities involving food preparation.All volunteer activities are subject to approval from the local coordinator.Program: Master Food Preserver PURPOSE As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: Increases access to healthy, nutritious food for all Oregonians;Builds resilience in the local food system;Provides consumers with up-to-date, research-based information on safe food storage, preparation, and preservation.DUTIES OF OPPORTUNITY Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: Serving as a resource in the local community or at the county Extension office by responding to requests for information and resources. Assisting OSU employees with instruction at community education events. Preparing, setting up, and staffing exhibits and displays to promote food preservation and safety in the community (e.g., fairs, shopping centers, farmers’ markets, produce stands, home shows). Assisting with MFP program communication through mass media and/or social media as needed. Testing pressure canner gauges for accuracy.QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES Successful completion of the MFP training course and receipt of the Certificate of Home Food Preservation.Commitment to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in the calendar year following the training course.Willingness to partner with OSU Extension Service staff in providing the public with up-to-date, safe food preservation/safety information. Commitment to follow and communicate OSU Extension Service food preservation/safety guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively with others, face-to-face, by telephone, or in writing. Willingness to ask questions of Extension faculty and acknowledge limitations when working with the public. Commitment to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from OSU Extension programs and services. Successful completion of a background check against the National Sex Offender Registry completed by the OSU Office of Human Resources.QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS All of the above requirements for trainees, plus:Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update.Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification.Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook.Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Closed-toe shoes, hair-restraints, and appropriate clothing required for all opportunities involving food preparation.All volunteer activities are subject to approval from the local coordinator.Program: Master Food Preserver Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 97502 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: MFP Coos County 2026Description
PURPOSE As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: Increases access to healthy, nutritious food for all Oregonians;Builds resilience in the local food system;Provides consumers with up-to-date, research-based information on safe food storage, preparation, and preservation.DUTIES OF OPPORTUNITY Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: Serving as a resource in the local community or at the county Extension office by responding to requests for information and resources.Assisting OSU employees with instruction at community education events.Preparing, setting up, and staffing exhibits and displays to promote food preservation and safety in the community (e.g., fairs, shopping centers, farmers’ markets, produce stands, home shows).Assisting with MFP program communication through mass media and/or social media as needed.Testing pressure canner gauges for accuracy.QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES Successful completion of the MFP training course and receipt of the Certificate of Home Food Preservation.Commitment to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in the calendar year following the training course.Willingness to partner with OSU Extension Service staff in providing the public with up-to-date, safe food preservation/safety information.Commitment to follow and communicate OSU Extension Service food preservation/safety guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively with others, face-to-face, by telephone, or in writing.Willingness to ask questions of Extension faculty and acknowledge limitations when working with the public.Commitment to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from OSU Extension programs and services.Successful completion of a background check against the National Sex Offender Registry completed by the OSU Office of Human Resources.QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS All of the above requirements for trainees, plus:Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update.Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification.Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook.Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Closed-toe shoes, hair-restraints, and appropriate clothing required for all opportunities involving food preparation.All volunteer activities are subject to approval from the local coordinator.Program: Master Food Preserver Description
PURPOSE As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: Increases access to healthy, nutritious food for all Oregonians;Builds resilience in the local food system;Provides consumers with up-to-date, research-based information on safe food storage, preparation, and preservation.DUTIES OF OPPORTUNITY Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: Serving as a resource in the local community or at the county Extension office by responding to requests for information and resources.Assisting OSU employees with instruction at community education events.Preparing, setting up, and staffing exhibits and displays to promote food preservation and safety in the community (e.g., fairs, shopping centers, farmers’ markets, produce stands, home shows).Assisting with MFP program communication through mass media and/or social media as needed.Testing pressure canner gauges for accuracy.QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES Successful completion of the MFP training course and receipt of the Certificate of Home Food Preservation.Commitment to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in the calendar year following the training course.Willingness to partner with OSU Extension Service staff in providing the public with up-to-date, safe food preservation/safety information.Commitment to follow and communicate OSU Extension Service food preservation/safety guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively with others, face-to-face, by telephone, or in writing.Willingness to ask questions of Extension faculty and acknowledge limitations when working with the public.Commitment to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from OSU Extension programs and services.Successful completion of a background check against the National Sex Offender Registry completed by the OSU Office of Human Resources.QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS All of the above requirements for trainees, plus:Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update.Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification.Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook.Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Closed-toe shoes, hair-restraints, and appropriate clothing required for all opportunities involving food preparation.All volunteer activities are subject to approval from the local coordinator.Program: Master Food Preserver Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 97458 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: MFP Josephine County 2026PURPOSE As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: Increases access to healthy, nutritious food for all Oregonians;Builds resilience in the local food system;Provides consumers with up-to-date, research-based information on safe food storage, preparation, and preservation.DUTIES OF OPPORTUNITY Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: Serving as a resource in the local community or at the county Extension office by responding to requests for information and resources. Assisting OSU employees with instruction at community education events. Preparing, setting up, and staffing exhibits and displays to promote food preservation and safety in the community (e.g., fairs, shopping centers, farmers’ markets, produce stands, home shows). Assisting with MFP program communication through mass media and/or social media as needed. Testing pressure canner gauges for accuracy.QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES Successful completion of the MFP training course and receipt of the Certificate of Home Food Preservation.Commitment to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in the calendar year following the training course.Willingness to partner with OSU Extension Service staff in providing the public with up-to-date, safe food preservation/safety information. Commitment to follow and communicate OSU Extension Service food preservation/safety guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively with others, face-to-face, by telephone, or in writing. Willingness to ask questions of Extension faculty and acknowledge limitations when working with the public. Commitment to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from OSU Extension programs and services. Successful completion of a background check against the National Sex Offender Registry completed by the OSU Office of Human Resources.QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS All of the above requirements for trainees, plus:Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update.Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification.Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook.Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Closed-toe shoes, hair-restraints, and appropriate clothing required for all opportunities involving food preparation.All volunteer activities are subject to approval from the local coordinator.Program: Master Food Preserver PURPOSE As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: Increases access to healthy, nutritious food for all Oregonians;Builds resilience in the local food system;Provides consumers with up-to-date, research-based information on safe food storage, preparation, and preservation.DUTIES OF OPPORTUNITY Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: Serving as a resource in the local community or at the county Extension office by responding to requests for information and resources. Assisting OSU employees with instruction at community education events. Preparing, setting up, and staffing exhibits and displays to promote food preservation and safety in the community (e.g., fairs, shopping centers, farmers’ markets, produce stands, home shows). Assisting with MFP program communication through mass media and/or social media as needed. Testing pressure canner gauges for accuracy.QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES Successful completion of the MFP training course and receipt of the Certificate of Home Food Preservation.Commitment to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in the calendar year following the training course.Willingness to partner with OSU Extension Service staff in providing the public with up-to-date, safe food preservation/safety information. Commitment to follow and communicate OSU Extension Service food preservation/safety guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively with others, face-to-face, by telephone, or in writing. Willingness to ask questions of Extension faculty and acknowledge limitations when working with the public. Commitment to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from OSU Extension programs and services. Successful completion of a background check against the National Sex Offender Registry completed by the OSU Office of Human Resources.QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS All of the above requirements for trainees, plus:Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update.Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification.Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook.Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Closed-toe shoes, hair-restraints, and appropriate clothing required for all opportunities involving food preparation.All volunteer activities are subject to approval from the local coordinator.Program: Master Food Preserver Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 97526 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: MFP Lane 2026
As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: JOB DUTIES Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS All of the above requirements for trainees, plus: Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update.Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification.Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook.Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Program: Master Food Preserver
As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: JOB DUTIES Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS All of the above requirements for trainees, plus: Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update.Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification.Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook.Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Program: Master Food Preserver Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 97402 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: MFP Linn and Benton 2026
As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: JOB DUTIES Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS All of the above requirements for trainees, plus: Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update.Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification.Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook.Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Program: Master Food Preserver
As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: JOB DUTIES Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS All of the above requirements for trainees, plus: Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update.Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification.Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook.Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Program: Master Food Preserver Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 97389 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: MFP Clackamas 2026PURPOSE As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: · Increases access to healthy, nutritious food for all Oregonians; · Builds resilience in the local food system; · Provides consumers with up-to-date, research-based information on safe food storage, preparation, and preservation. JOB DUTIES Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: · Serving as a resource in the local community or at the county Extension office by responding to requests for information and resources. · Assisting OSU employees with instruction at community education events. · Preparing, setting up, and staffing exhibits and displays to promote food preservation and safety in the community (e.g., fairs, shopping centers, farmers’ markets, produce stands, home shows). · Assisting with MFP program communication through mass media and/or social media as needed. · Testing pressure canner gauges for accuracy. QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES · Successful completion of the MFP training course and receipt of the Certificate of Home Food Preservation. · Commitment to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in the calendar year following the training course. · Willingness to partner with OSU Extension Service staff in providing the public with up-to-date, safe food preservation/safety information. · Commitment to follow and communicate OSU Extension Service food preservation/safety guidelines. · Ability to communicate effectively with others, face-to-face, by telephone, or in writing. · Willingness to ask questions of Extension faculty and acknowledge limitations when working with the public. · Commitment to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from OSU Extension programs and services. · Successful completion of a background check against the National Sex Offender Registry completed by the OSU Office of Human Resources. QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS · All of the above requirements for trainees, plus: · Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update. · Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification. · Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook. · Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION · Closed-toe shoes, hair restraints, and appropriate clothing are required for all opportunities involving food preparation. All volunteer activities are subject to approval from the local coordinator. Program: Master Food Preserver PURPOSE As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: · Increases access to healthy, nutritious food for all Oregonians; · Builds resilience in the local food system; · Provides consumers with up-to-date, research-based information on safe food storage, preparation, and preservation. JOB DUTIES Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: · Serving as a resource in the local community or at the county Extension office by responding to requests for information and resources. · Assisting OSU employees with instruction at community education events. · Preparing, setting up, and staffing exhibits and displays to promote food preservation and safety in the community (e.g., fairs, shopping centers, farmers’ markets, produce stands, home shows). · Assisting with MFP program communication through mass media and/or social media as needed. · Testing pressure canner gauges for accuracy. QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES · Successful completion of the MFP training course and receipt of the Certificate of Home Food Preservation. · Commitment to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in the calendar year following the training course. · Willingness to partner with OSU Extension Service staff in providing the public with up-to-date, safe food preservation/safety information. · Commitment to follow and communicate OSU Extension Service food preservation/safety guidelines. · Ability to communicate effectively with others, face-to-face, by telephone, or in writing. · Willingness to ask questions of Extension faculty and acknowledge limitations when working with the public. · Commitment to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from OSU Extension programs and services. · Successful completion of a background check against the National Sex Offender Registry completed by the OSU Office of Human Resources. QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS · All of the above requirements for trainees, plus: · Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update. · Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification. · Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook. · Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION · Closed-toe shoes, hair restraints, and appropriate clothing are required for all opportunities involving food preparation. All volunteer activities are subject to approval from the local coordinator. Program: Master Food Preserver Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 97045-4015 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: MFP Central Oregon 2026PURPOSE As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: Increases access to healthy, nutritious food for all Oregonians;Builds resilience in the local food system;Provides consumers with up-to-date, research-based information on safe food storage, preparation, and preservation.OPPORTUNITY DUTIES Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: Serving as a resource in the local community or at the county Extension office by responding to requests for information and resources. Assisting OSU employees with instruction at community education events. Preparing, setting up, and staffing exhibits and displays to promote food preservation and safety in the community (e.g., fairs, shopping centers, farmers’ markets, produce stands, home shows). Assisting with MFP program communication through mass media and/or social media as needed. Testing pressure canner gauges for accuracy.QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES Successful completion of the MFP training course and receipt of the Certificate of Home Food Preservation.Commitment to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in the calendar year following the training course.Willingness to partner with OSU Extension Service staff in providing the public with up-to-date, safe food preservation/safety information. Commitment to follow and communicate OSU Extension Service food preservation/safety guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively with others, face-to-face, by telephone, or in writing. Willingness to ask questions of Extension faculty and acknowledge limitations when working with the public. Commitment to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from OSU Extension programs and services. Successful completion of a background check against the National Sex Offender Registry completed by the OSU Office of Human Resources.QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS All of the above requirements for trainees, plus:Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update.Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification.Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook.Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Closed-toe shoes, hair-restraints, and appropriate clothing required for all opportunities involving food preparation.All volunteer activities are subject to approval from the local coordinator.Program: Master Food Preserver PURPOSE As a Master Food Preserver, you are a part of a team that: Increases access to healthy, nutritious food for all Oregonians;Builds resilience in the local food system;Provides consumers with up-to-date, research-based information on safe food storage, preparation, and preservation.OPPORTUNITY DUTIES Responsibilities may vary with the current needs of the community, the program, and skills of individual volunteers. They may include, but are not limited to: Serving as a resource in the local community or at the county Extension office by responding to requests for information and resources. Assisting OSU employees with instruction at community education events. Preparing, setting up, and staffing exhibits and displays to promote food preservation and safety in the community (e.g., fairs, shopping centers, farmers’ markets, produce stands, home shows). Assisting with MFP program communication through mass media and/or social media as needed. Testing pressure canner gauges for accuracy.QUALIFICATIONS FOR MFP TRAINEES Successful completion of the MFP training course and receipt of the Certificate of Home Food Preservation.Commitment to complete 40 hours of volunteer service in the calendar year following the training course.Willingness to partner with OSU Extension Service staff in providing the public with up-to-date, safe food preservation/safety information. Commitment to follow and communicate OSU Extension Service food preservation/safety guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively with others, face-to-face, by telephone, or in writing. Willingness to ask questions of Extension faculty and acknowledge limitations when working with the public. Commitment to ensuring equal opportunity for those wishing to benefit from OSU Extension programs and services. Successful completion of a background check against the National Sex Offender Registry completed by the OSU Office of Human Resources.QUALIFICATIONS FOR RETURNING MFPS All of the above requirements for trainees, plus:Participation in the annual Master Food Preserver update.Successful completion of the annual competency exam to maintain certification.Annual review of new materials added or removed from OSU MFP resource notebook.Commitment to providing a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service to the MFP program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Closed-toe shoes, hair-restraints, and appropriate clothing required for all opportunities involving food preparation.All volunteer activities are subject to approval from the local coordinator.Program: Master Food Preserver Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 97756 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: MFP Northwest OR Coast 2026Master Food Preserver Volunteers located in on the Northwest Coast of Oregon PURPOSE Program: Master Food Preserver Master Food Preserver Volunteers located in on the Northwest Coast of Oregon PURPOSE Program: Master Food Preserver Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Allow Groups: No |